What is an agriculture manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an agriculture manager

1. Explore agriculture manager education requirements

   Most common agriculture manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.7 %

   Associate

   15.4 %

   Master's

   7.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific agriculture manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Harvest	52.13%
   Equipment Maintenance	15.29%
   Pest Management	11.97%
   Farm Equipment	11.82%
   CSA	8.79%

3. Complete relevant agriculture manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New agriculture managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an agriculture manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real agriculture manager resumes.

4. Research agriculture manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage pedigree cattle farm by; overseeing breeding production and certify artificial insemination program.
   • Plan CSA activities and maintain website and social media.
   • Support and coordinate disposition of program assets to partners identify by USAID as part of close-out activities.
   • Assure proper maintenance and operation of harvest equipment.

5. Apply for agriculture manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an agriculture manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams